1. Some critics have likened Call It Courage to classical literary tragedies. Does Mafatu fit the mold of a tragic hero? What are the tragic events in the story?

2. Call It Courage has also been described as a romantic legend. How does it adhere to the traditional adventure romance structure, particularly in terms of the hero's departure, initiation, and return?

3. Contrast Mafatu's story with that of Robinson Crusoe. How do Crusoe and Mafatu handle their respective predicaments? In what ways are their interactions with nature both similar and distinct?

4. Could Call It Courage be interpreted as an allegory of growing up? What might the sea represent in this context? Are there other symbols in the book that relate to adolescence and maturity?

5. Compare the lifestyle and culture of contemporary Polynesia with those during Mafatu's era. Does the sea still hold the same significance in the daily lives of the people?